Absorb

Effect

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Grass	Special	20	100	25	0	Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

83 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (81 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Absorb: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Zubat	PoisonFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Golbat	PoisonFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Oddish	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Gloom	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Vileplume	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Paras	BugGrass	Lv 11	Where to get it
Parasect	BugGrass	Lv 1, Lv 11	Where to get it
Exeggcute	GrassPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Exeggutor	GrassPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Tangela	Grass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Kabuto	RockWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Kabutops	RockWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Spinarak	BugPoison	Lv 5	Where to get it
Ariados	BugPoison	Lv 1, Lv 5	Where to get it
Crobat	PoisonFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Bellossom	GrassFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Hoppip	GrassFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Skiploom	GrassFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Jumpluff	GrassFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Sunkern	Grass	Lv 7	Where to get it
Sunflora	Grass	Lv 7	Where to get it
Beautifly	BugFairy	Lv 12	Where to get it
Lotad	WaterGrass	Lv 3	Where to get it
Lombre	WaterGrass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Ludicolo	WaterGrass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Seedot	Grass	Lv 3	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shroomish	Grass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Breloom	GrassFighting	Lv 1	Where to get it
Nincada	BugGround	Lv 21	Where to get it
Ninjask	BugFlying	Lv 23	Where to get it
Shedinja	BugGhost	Lv 23	Where to get it
Roselia	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Cacnea	Grass	Lv 4	Where to get it
Cacturne	GrassDark	Lv 1, Lv 4	Where to get it
Grotle	Grass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Torterra	GrassRock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Kricketune	Bug	Lv 14	Where to get it
Budew	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Roserade	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Tangrowth	GrassRock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Cottonee	GrassFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Whimsicott	GrassFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Petilil	Grass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Lilligant	Grass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Maractus	Grass	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Foongus	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Amoonguss	GrassPoison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Frillish	WaterGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Jellicent	WaterGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Joltik	BugElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Galvantula	BugElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shelmet	Bug	Lv 1	Where to get it
Accelgor	Bug	Lv 1	Where to get it
Goomy	Dragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Sliggoo	DragonWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Goodra	DragonWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Noibat	FlyingDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Noivern	FlyingDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Cutiefly	BugFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Ribombee	BugFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Morelull	GrassFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shiinotic	GrassFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Sandygast	GhostGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Palossand	GhostGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Dhelmise	GhostGrass	Lv 1	Where to get it
Celesteela	SteelFlying	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Smoliv	GrassNormal	Lv 5	Where to get it
Dolliv	GrassNormal	Lv 5	Where to get it
Arboliva	GrassNormal	Lv 5	Where to get it
Bramblin	GrassGhost	Lv 5	Where to get it
Brambleghast	GrassGhost	Lv 5	Where to get it
Toedscool	GroundGrass	Lv 4	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Toedscruel	GroundGrass	Lv 4	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Wo-Chien	DarkGrass	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Poltchageist	GrassGhost	Lv 6	Where to get it
Sinistcha	GrassGhost	Lv 6	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lilligant’s standard form. Hisuian Lilligant	GrassFighting	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sliggoo’s standard form. Hisuian Sliggoo	SteelDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Goodra’s standard form. Hisuian Goodra	SteelDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.

Egg moves (2 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Absorb: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Treecko	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Larvesta	BugFire	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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